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STONECREST, GA – The City of Stonecrest has begun intersection safety improvements at Rockland Road and Turner Hill Road. The intersection improvements include the installation of a solar powered flashing stop sign, roadside mowing, and tree branch trimming. These actions represent the initial phase of the City’s multiphase plan to improve safety for motorists and pedestrians throughout Stonecrest.“Safety is a top priority,” said Mayor Jazzmin Cobble. “Stonecrest’s Transportation Master Plan, which was developed with public input, served as our official roadmap in identifying transportation needs and priorities within the city. I am happy to see the start of this important…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA – In observance of Juneteenth on Monday, June 19, garbage, recyclable materials and yard trimmings collection for residential customers will run one day late as follows:Monday, June 19 – Juneteenth observed. No sanitation service.Tuesday, June 20 – Residential customers whose regularly scheduled collection day is Monday, June 19, will be serviced on Tuesday, June 20.Wednesday, June 21 – Residential customers whose regularly scheduled collection day is Tuesday, June 20, will be serviced on Wednesday, June 21.Thursday, June 22 – Residential customers whose regularly scheduled collection day is Wednesday, June 21, will be serviced on Thursday, June 22.Friday,…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—DeKalb County Board of Ethics has cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting of June 15, 2023 at 6 p.m.

Decatur, GA – The city of Decatur has received the 2023 All America City award as one of the 10 communities recognized for its work to improve the health and well-being of young people, and its efforts to actively engage all residents in the policies and decisions that shape their lives. This is the second All-America City awarded to the city of Decatur. Decatur received its first  This year’s theme, “Creating Thriving Communities through Youth Engagement” has amplified the city of Decatur’s community-driven plan to create and offer opportunities for high-school aged youth to participate in the city’s decision-making process and become…

DECATUR, GA– Beech Drive, between Celia Way and Memorial Drive, will be closedto through-traffic throughout the day and night Tuesday, June 20, to Wednesday, Sept. 20 to facilitate the installation of a 30-inch ductile iron water main acrossMemorial Drive.

DECATUR, GA.—In honor of Father’s Day, the DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD) is hosting a live virtual town hall with a few DKPD Dads. The townhall will take place on Wednesday, June 14, at 6 p.m. via DCTV and Facebook (@DeKalbCountyPD). Join for a peek into the hearts and mind of the men behind the badge.

DEKALB COUNTY, GA – DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Department will host a Movies in the Park series every Wednesday in July in various locations across the county at dusk and with each movie starting at 8:30 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs and food for each showing. All featured movies will be PG-13 and rated viewable for all ages to enjoy. Movie Schedule · July 5, Bouldercrest Park · July 12, Lithonia Pool · July 19,Wade Walker Park Tennis Court · July 26,Medlock Pool For more information, contact LaShanda Davis, public relations specialist, at…

Stonecrest Economic Development Plan Committee Sid Barron Revonda Cosby Dorian DeBarr Shelbia Jackson Dave Marcus Bernard Knight Thad Mayfield Minal Patel Christopher Seabrook Jetha Wagner Andrew Wells   ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA June 13, 2023 6:00 pm. Citizen Access: Stonecrest YouTube Live Channel I. CALL TO ORDER: City Manager Gia Scruggs II. ROLL CALL: Ashley Sailor, Economic Development III. AGENDA: Election of Officers (Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary) Update on Economic Development Plan Plan for Stakeholder Engagement 2023 Meeting Dates Open Discussion IV. ADJOURNMENT

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– The Gwinnett County Police Department(GCPD) needs the public’s help finding a 15-year-old girl. Leila Novljakovic was last seen on Wednesday, May 16, at approximately 6 a.m. at her home on Ridgewood Drive in Lilburn before leaving for school. Leila is a student at Parkview High School. Gwinnett County School Police originally took the Missing Person Report. The last known location captured on her cell phone was on June 5 in Atlanta. Novljakovic is a white female with red hair and hazel eyes. She is approximately 5’9″ and weighs 200 lbs. She was wearing gray sweatpants, a maroon…

DECATUR, GA— DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson invites the residents of DeKalb District 3 to the 21st Annual Spring Town Hall on Tuesday, June 13, 6:30 p.m. at Rainbow Park Amphitheater, 3181 Rainbow Park Decatur.. This year’s theme is “Bringing Hope in a Big Way.” The town hall will allow residents an opportunity to gain insight into District 3 activities and to hear important information. There will be presentations by the following: · SPLOST II (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) · MARTA · Planning & Sustainability “There are a lot of exciting things happening in District 3,” said Johnson.…